Tag: February 1870

North Devon Journal: Thursday 24th February 1870

Westward Ho! Drainage Question: Mr. R. Morgan the Inspector from the Home Office held a second inquiry at Westward Ho! on Friday, with reference to the proposed enclosure of the Burrows for irrigation purposes. A numerously signed petition against the Burrows being interfered with, was presented by Mr. Lionel Bencraft, solicitor, of Barnstable, on behalf of the ratepayers of the parish of Northam … (discussion: only four out of seventeen members of the Local Board support enclosure) … The Rev. I. H. Gosset recommended that tanks should be put on the Burrows, and that a dike should be cut from Goosey Pool to floodgate, so as to carry the water to sea. The water would then be perfectly innoxious. Mr. Pynsent was in favour of this proposal, as the tanks were not enclosures. …

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Bideford Weekly Gazette and Devon and Cornwall Advertiser: Tuesday 22nd February 1870

Westward Ho! The Drainage Question: Mr. Robert Morgan, the Government Inspector, held a second inquiry in the large Bathroom on Friday, in reference to the drainage of Westward Ho! or rather the proposed enclosure of four acres of the Burrows for irrigation purposes. … (continues) (concerns about interference with common rights and public nuisance) … … Mr. Benecraft, in arguing the case for his clients, contended that the course they had taken was justifiable and consistent, and protested against any portion of the Burrows being taken for irrigation purposes; and Mr. Pynsent maintained that the proposal for taking four acres was merely the thin edge of the wedge, for it was well known that such a small quantity of land was inadequate for the purpose. Mr. Molesworth contended that the proceedings were premature as did also the inspector, who thought the opposing parties ought to have waited until the committee had presented the report … (discussion of alternatives) …

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 5th February 1870

Torquay and Paignton Directory: … … Index to Names of Residents and Visitors: … … Pinsent, 49 … Pynsent, 2 … …

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GRO0448 Teignmouth: James Pinsent: 1839 – 1905 (?)
GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887 (?)

Bee-Hive: 26th February 1870

The Queen has also been pleased to appoint … Edward Dalton Shea, William John Sinclair Donnely, and Robert John Pinsent, Jun., to be members of the Legislative Council of the Island of Newfoundland.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893

Sun (London): Wednesday 23rd February 1870

London Gazette: Last Evening: … Downing Street: Feb. 21st: … Her Majesty had also been pleased to appoint Edward Dalton Shea, William John Sinclair Donnely, and Robert John Pinsent, jun., Esqrs. to be members of the Legislative Council of the Island of Newfoundland.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Morning Post: Wednesday 23rd February 1870

Downing Street: Feb. 21st. … Her Majesty has also been pleased to appoint Edward Dalton Shea, William John Sinclair Donnely, John Pinsent, jun., Esqrs. to be members of the Legislative Council of the Island of Newfoundland. …

[See also London Standard: Wednesday 23rd February 1870; Luton Times and Advertiser: Saturday 26th February 1870]

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 19th February 1870

Torquay Directory: … … 49, St. Mary Church Road … … Ash Hill Road … Firmont – Mr. and Miss Pinsent … …

[see also Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 4th December 1869 & others]

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GRO0448 Teignmouth: James Pinsent: 1839 – 1905
GROxxxx Teignmouth (?)